Chen Style Taijiquan: The Source of Taiji Boxing
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (508 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1556433778 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 248 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Authors Davidine Sim and David Gaffney have made numerous visits to the People's Republic of China and the Far East to train with the leading figures of Chen style Taijiquan, including Chen Xiaowang, Chen Zhenglei and Zhu Tiancai.
As Taijiquan has become increasingly popular, many people have inquired into its origins and development. Answers can be found in the Chen Style, the original method from Chen Village, Henan Province in the People's Republic of China. Legendary exploits of the Chen family are included to inspire today's practitioners.. This book guides the reader through the historical development of the system, its philosophical roots, and through the intricacies of the various training methods of this unique form of Chiinese boxing
. About the Author Authors Davidine Sim and David Gaffney have made numerous visits to the People's Republic of China and the Far East to train with the leading figures of Chen style Taijiquan, including Chen Xiaowang, Chen Zhenglei and Zhu Tiancai
Bruce said A book with pictures. With regards to some of the other comments: If you want a Chen-style Tai Chi book with lots of pictures of the form try "Old Frame Chen Family Taijiquan" by Mark Chen.. "Great summary of the available literature on Chen Taijiquan" according to Stephan Berwick. This work is for me, a long-awaited compendium of some of the best literature in both English and Chinese on Chen Taijiquan. Although this is not an "instructional" book per se - the book has no photos breaking down technique - this work is a must for the serious Taiji boxer. Understanding Taiji principles and theory is crucial to finding success in the art. And for Chen Taiji practitioners, it's absolutely essential.To that end, this book manages to capture t. Best taiji guide in English "Chen Style: The Source of Taijiquan" does a really good job of explaining the history and basic principles of taiji, regardless of style. It's well written, well structured, and generally a good read. It is not, like so many books on the market, a learning manual where you learn forms by looking at pictures (which in my opinion is a bad way to learn taiji), but it gives the reader guidelines and pointers to complement your training, leaving the actual teachin